In this episode of SouthGeek News, Donovan, Ben, and Samuel dive headfirst into the absurd and the technical, starting with a cash drawer that connects via Ethernet—because apparently, your money needs its own IP address now. Samuel goes full tabletop nerd, wrangling the chaotic card sprawl of Munchkin into a collector's box roughly the size of a microwave, while also recommending a book called How Minds Change, which argues that screaming facts at people is a great way to make them never, ever change their minds. Georgia’s new social media law gets the trio talking: minors will soon need parental consent and maybe a driver’s license just to post a meme, and platforms will be banned from targeting them with ads—unless, of course, they know how to use a VPN. Meanwhile, Apple has decided to soothe the masses with a lo-fi remix of Katy Perry’s “Double Rainbow,” perfect for anyone who wants to nap in technicolor. The team also breaks down Broadcom’s villain arc—sending cease-and-desist letters to anyone using outdated VMware licenses like it’s the software mafia. Microsoft joins the chaos with an AI that can adjust your Windows 11 settings whether you like it or not. RDP logins still work with old, revoked passwords, but don’t worry—Microsoft says that’s a feature, not a security failure. You know, totally fine. Xbox prices shoot through the roof, controllers now cost more than a steak dinner, and first-party games hit $80, because the best way to handle economic pressures is to make your customers suffer with you. They also warn about a wave of “wrong number” text scams that go from “oops, wrong person” to “want to invest in crypto with me?” in five texts or less. Microsoft continues its baffling streak by killing password storage in the Authenticator app and nudging everyone toward Edge for managing credentials, which definitely won’t raise any security eyebrows. Oh, and passkeys are now the default for new accounts—just don’t ask your uncle how to set them up unless you have an hour to spare. All this, plus sleep cycles, digital naptime hacks, Suicide Sheep playlists, and just enough tech grief to make you want to switch careers. Again.
LinksHow Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion
What Ga.'s new social media law HB 351 means for kids, parents and the courts | 13wmaz.com
Apple turned pop songs into lofi beats to work / study / sleep to | The Verge
VMware perpetual license holders receive cease-and-desist letters from Broadcom - Ars Technica
Microsoft will soon allow AI to change your Windows 11 settings | Tom's Hardware
Delete Any Texts On Your Phone That Include These Messages
Microsoft Issues June 1 Warning — Do Not Wait, Save Your Passwords Now
Windows RDP lets you log in using revoked passwords. Microsoft is OK with that. - Ars Technica
Microsoft hikes prices of Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and games worldwide - cites market conditions and price of development | Tom's Hardware
Microsoft makes passkeys the default authentication method for all new accounts | Tom's Hardware
An AI-generated radio host in Australia went unnoticed for months | The Verge
The Volonaut Airbike Brings the Flying Speeder from Star Wars to Life | Moss and Fog
What’s that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help | AP News
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